The Bad Penny Pleasuremakers, a New Orleans–based roots duo featuring Matt Bell and Joy Patterson, bring their mix of early jazz, ragtime, string-band, and acoustic blues to Caffè Lena on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Joining them on stage is Saratoga’s own Jonathan Greene.
The show runs from 8:00–10:00 pm (doors at 7:30). Can’t make it to Saratoga Springs? You can also catch the performance live online through Caffè Lena TV.
Ahead of the show, the band sat down with me to talk about their journey—from meeting on a blind date after Hurricane Katrina to their mission of keeping what they call “the good old good stuff” alive. Expect a night filled with timeless sounds and spirited storytelling.
